A former child actor is facing serious sex charges in the United Kingdom.
Arthur Caughley, 19, who starred in an apocalyptic children's drama series The New Tomorrow faces two charges of rape, as well as two sexual assault charges.
The offences are alleged to have taken place in England last January.
Caughley is currently in New Zealand and his alleged victim lives in the United Kingdom.
Mother Sarah Playne yesterday told the Herald on Sunday their teenage son was not guilty.